Decision details

Thjis item was chaired by Councillor Todd-Jones

 

Matter for Decision

 

The Committee was asked to note that the Local Government Ombudsman has upheld a complaint relating to the provision of temporary accommodation.

 

In these circumstances, the Head of Legal Services, as the Council’s Monitoring Officer, has an obligation to report the findings to the Executive. The Executive is obliged to set out what action has already been taken in respect of the findings, what action it intends to take and the reasons for taking the action.

 

Decision of Executive Councillor for Housing

     i.        Endorsed the actions taken by officers in response to the finding of the Local Government Ombudsman.

 

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

 

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

 

Scrutiny Considerations

 

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendations.

 

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

16/30/HSC   New Social Housing on Housing Revenue Account Infill Sites

 

This item was chaired by Councillor Todd-Jones

 

Matter for Decision

The report provided details of additional sites to be brought forward in the Council’s social housing programme, to be included in the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) garage and small in-fill sites development.

 

The report requested approval to a capital budget for the HRA garden and back land development.

 

Decision of Executive Councillor for Housing

     i.        Approved the additional three sites to be developed for housing.

    ii.        Noted the indicative unit types and approved that they be progressed for planning approval

   iii.        Approved the capital budget of £708,630 for the additional development.

  iv.        Approved that delegated authority be given to the Strategic Director to enter into a legal agreement with building contractors for these sites as part of the HRA Garage and Infill Sites 2015/16 Programme.

 

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

 

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

 

Scrutiny Considerations

 

The Committee received a report from the Managing Director, Housing Development Agency.

 

The Committee made the following comments in response to the report:

     i.        Sought clarification regarding the impact of devolution.

    ii.        Discussed potential risks.

 

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendations.

 

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation